http://tinyurl.com/afgmv9m Dentelle Chantilly aux Fuseaux 5m x 35cm Chantily Bobbin Lace 197″ x 14″ 19thc
Size: 14″ x 197″
Starting Price: 75.00 EUR
Auction ends: Dec 10, 2012 11:01:42 PST
Offered by: Ebay seller sirjle, Paris, France
Comments: A Chantilly flounce, fairly wide, of good romantic high-end market design.  No esprits in the upper ground. Some photos show holes in the upper ground, I spoke to the seller about this piece regarding condition – there are 3 areas with several holes, some pinholes, others about 1-2cm. Always in the upper 8 cm, probably from having been sewn to a garment. I leaned something new, the strips sewn together by Racroc are called ‘melle’ in French. So the holes are confined to the top melle.
In assigning Chantilly to France or Belgium, collectors sometimes refer to the color of the thread. Finer thread thread associated with France seems to have a dark grey appearance, and seller thinks this is the case here. Belgian is a much darker black reflecting the use of heavier threads.

   Sold for 75.00 EUR, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/actkder Dentelle Chantilly aux Fuseaux 4,45m x 29cm Chantilly Bobbin Lace 175″x11″ 19thc
Size: 11″ x 175″
Starting Price: 75.00 EUR
Auction ends: Dec 10, 2012 11:03:27 PST
Offered by: Ebay seller sirjle, Paris, France
Comments: Another Chantilly flounce with a mid 19thc romantic design. Seller thinks it is French origin based on the dark grey to black color. A bit frayed on the upper edge in one small place (note there is no engrelure on this piece). Overall very good condition.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/asyf6cl 1860 LOVELY EARLY BRUSSELS APPLIQUE LACE SHAWL
Size: 21″ x 72″
Starting Price: $24.99 with reserve
Auction ends: Dec 10, 2012 12:46:26 PST
Offered by: Ebay seller heartnsoul1, Hollis, New Hampshire, United States
Comments: Small triangular shawl of Brussels bobbinlace applique on machine net, with a few simple needlelace fillings, basically various rings. The shape is a bit unusual; I wonder if it isn’t more a mantilla style with more shaping around the head area. No photos of the whole thing so it’s hard to tell.  The design seems a bit fussy and crowded, but I’m nitpicking. Condition looks reasonably good, there are a few minor holes in various places like along the edge of the back point.

      $170.00, 8 bidders, reserve not met.
Relisted as Ebay #330843237016

http://tinyurl.com/alu3san FRENCH ANTIQUE GUIPURE LACE EDGING 70″ by 4″
Size: 2 pieces, each 4″ x 35″
Starting Price: $29.90 Buy-it-Now
Auction ends: 1 day 7 hours from 12/9/2012 2:06 PM MST
Offered by: Ebay seller ryphat, Paris, France
Comments: A narrow Le Puy guipure of black silk. This one has a very typical ground, picoted 5-star, the name of which I finally looked up in some of my books from the Centre d’Enseignement de la Dentelle au Fuseau du Puy. I’m coming up blank in some of the modern books, other than references to ‘etoile’ (star) and ‘pointons’ (picots). I’ll keep looking. For a narrow border this is a nicely done rather typical Le Puy design in very good condition.

   Unsold.

http://tinyurl.com/awwr7d4 ANTIQUE LACE HANDMADE CURIOUS ? BOBBIN LACE WITH FOND SIMPLE GROUND
Size: 4″ x 70″
Starting Price: $19.99
Auction ends: Dec 10, 2012 18:38:16 PST
Offered by: Ebay seller greatlace, Palm Beach, Florida, United States
Comments: A point ground lace with no gimp and very simple fillings. I wrote about something similar in the Lace Of the Month post about Regency Point – http://tinyurl.com/af9umng.  Given a little unevenness in the thread, this might be made of linen, which would point toward a French origin, perhaps Lille.  It is a mystery. There is one join 30″ from one end, and I see a few trivial pinholes – overall very good condition.

   Sold for $19.99, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/b3teoa2 ANTIQUE LACE LONG LENGTH OF HANDMADE BRUGES BLOEMWORK 7 2/3 YARDS
Size: 3″ x 278″
Starting Price: $95.00
Auction ends: Dec 10, 2012 18:42:05 PST
Offered by: Ebay seller greatlace, Palm Beach, Florida, United States
Comments: A long insertion of Bruges lace, more advanced in design than what is usually seen. At 3″ wide, the piece is quite delicate. I like the use of half and whole stitches to give relief to the roses, and there’s a few needlelace fillings. It’s tending toward a Duchesse. Seller notes some storage stains, overall good condition.

   Sold for $95.00, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/beukmxs 19thc Point de Paris Bobbin Lace With small Butterfly 167″x 3″ Dentelle 4,25m
Size: 3″ x 167″
Starting Price: $95.00
Auction ends: Dec 10, 2012 19:03:47 PST
Offered by: Ebay seller sirjle, Paris, France
Comments: A long Point de Paris border with a small delicate design somewhat resembling certain Valenciennes patterns. It’s not a really traditional romantic Point de Paris of the later 19thc; this is more unusual and could be an earlier piece. And those certainly could be some kind of insect in the design. There is some discoloration and staining, but I don’t see any particular damage to the lace. Basically good condition.

   Sold for $55.00, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/ansdcat 19thc Lille Bobbin Lace With Small Birds 63″x 2.3″ Dentelle Lille 1,60m x 6cm
Size: 2.3″ x 63″
Starting Price: $35.00
Auction ends: Dec 10, 2012 19:05:10 PST
Offered by: Ebay seller sirjle, Paris, France
Comments: A Point ground border with what does look like birds in the upper ground. I think it might be linen.  The thin designs and straight I believe are more typical of Arras work.  Seller cites some orange stains, but the lace itself looks in good condition.

   Sold for $38.00, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/aeo8fh5 19thc Lille Hand Made Bobbin Lace 80.6″x 2.3″ Dentelle Lille Fuseaux 2,05m x 6cm
Size: 2.3″ x 80.6″
Starting Price: $45.00
Auction ends: Dec 10, 2012 19:07:46 PST
Offered by: Ebay seller sirjle, Paris, France
Comments: A light Lille design, note the little esprits in the ground – you see these in Beveran too. Nicely worked, and looks in very good condition from what I can see from the photos.

   Sold for $45.00, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/aeo8fh5 19thc Mechlin Bobbin Lace 59″ x 2.5″ Dentelle Malines aux Fuseaux 1,50m x 6,5cm
Size: 2.5″ x 59″
Starting Price: $35.00
Auction ends: Dec 10, 2012 19:09:17 PST
Offered by: Ebay seller sirjle, Paris, France
Comments: A later 19thc Mechlin border, quite a light design. In form it has a lot of resemblance to the previous three listings, and I’m wondering if they were made in the same place.  Seller cites some discoloration, but overall good condition.  See also 330837204317 for another Mechlin piece, same seller, slightly different design.

   Sold for $38.00, 2 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/a59gl6q ANTIQUE BRUXELLES TRIM BOBBIN LACE 192″ X 6,8″
Size: 6.8″ x 192″
Starting Price: $600.00 Buy-it-Now
Auction ends: Dec 10, 2012 19:11:17 PST
Offered by: Ebay seller elias*123, Boro, Italy
Comments: A Bruges bobbinlace border, very well done. It’s a short repeat with some conventional Bloemwerk motifs, and it all works quite nicely. I especially like the picoted bride ground. Laces like this were made of fine cotton, and the length is exceptional. Very good condition, I don’t see any problems from the photos.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/bxj8kr8 Antique Youghal handmade Irish lace lovely long length
Size: 4″ x 2 yards 21″
Starting Price: $44.99
Auction ends: Dec 11, 2012 06:52:11 PST
Offered by: Ebay seller elias*123, Boro, Italy
Comments: A narrow Youghal border with an interesting lower edge treatment. A good long length with some interesting filling stitches.  Some discoloration, but overall very good condition.

   Sold for $44.99, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/ag7yvvt Antique Brussels handamde lace very pretty hat veil
Size: 30″ x 33.5″
Starting Price: 39.99 GBP
Auction ends: Dec 11, 2012 07:27:11 PST
Offered by: Ebay seller discover4, London, United Kingdom
Comments: A hat veil of Brussels bobbinlace application on machine net. Quite a delicate design, and lots of esprits all over the ground. It appears to be in very good condition, seller cites a few pulls that I can’t find.  Condition is so important in a machine-net lace like this.

   Sold for 39.99 GBP, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/b5xk9yf Beautiful Pair Of Antique Handmade Lace Lappets
Size: 6.5″ x 17.25″ each
Starting Price: 9.99 GBP
Auction ends: Dec 11, 2012 07:58:48 PST
Offered by: Ebay seller isohex, Sunderland, United Kingdom
Comments: I think these are French Cluny or Mirecourt. Note the gimp used around the clothstitch motifs, and the plaited edge. Also the raised tallies on halfstitch ground. I’m going to imagine that the empty spaces should be filled with variations on the star pattern seen in the ovals at the tops of these pieces.  Condition looks very good, in fact it’s hard to think that these could ever have been used.

   Sold for 16.75 GBP, 2 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/ab57djs Antique Needlerun handmade lace lovely stole
Size: 24.5″ x 94″
Starting Price: 69.99 GBP
Auction ends: Dec 11, 2012 07:58:48 PST
Offered by: Ebay seller discover4, London, United Kingdom
Comments: An elaborate embroidered net shawl.  The flat embroidery is used in Limerick work, but I really don’t know how to assign an origin here. It is beautifully worked with large areas of solid embroidery defining the patterns.  One small section detached at the edge, and a full pulls in the net, but overall very good condition.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/arztmpq ANTIQUE BRUSSELS APPLIQUE LACE FLOUNCE BOWS AND FLORALS 2.5 YARDS
Size: 7″ x 2.5 yards
Starting Price: $45.00
Auction ends: Dec 11, 2012 07:58:48 PST
Offered by: Ebay seller heartnsoul1, Hollis, New Hampshire, United States
Comments: A Brussels bobbinlace applique on machine net.  The motifs are small with a few simple needlelace grids as fillings. Note the bow design, and also the absence of any esprits in the upper tulle. Very good condition, I don’t see any problems from the photos. A much longer piece of this lace sold earlier this year, see the April 22, 2012 Ebay Alerts.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/a5l7nsv ANTIQUE ESTATE DELICATE APPLIQUE LACE WIDE FLOUNCE GARLANDS/FLORAL 5YD
Size: 11″ x 5 yards
Starting Price: $24.99 with reserve
Auction ends: Dec 11, 2012 10:27:28 PST
Offered by: Ebay seller heartnsoul1, Hollis, New Hampshire, United States
Comments: A Brussels Bobbinlace applique on machine net, with needlelace fillings and some Point de Gaze mesh defining several flowers.  This is a very long piece of reasonable width with an elaborate romantic pattern. Almost all the space of the net is filled with design – I find it a little over-designed, and the work is a touch loosely woven. But the condition is very good, I do see some very small holes here and there, nothing serious.

   2 bidders, $132.50, reserve not met.

http://tinyurl.com/bxlxhhr ANTIQUE ESTATE LOVELY BRUSSELS APPLIQUE LACE WIDE FLOUNCE 5 YARDS PLUS
Size: 11″ x 5.5 yards
Starting Price: $24.99 with reserve
Auction ends: Dec 11, 2012 10:27:28 PST
Offered by: Ebay seller heartnsoul1, Hollis, New Hampshire, United States
Comments: Another Brussels Bobbinlace applique on machine net, some needlelace fillings, and a swirling, naturalistic design. It has a similar feel as the last piece, and I wonder if they are by the same manufacturer. This one is in very good condition, seller cites some pinholes in the net, not important. Length on both of these flounces is exceptional.

   5 bidders, $142.50, reserve not met.

http://tinyurl.com/cx5qjp6 Dentelle ancienne ( main ) Flandres
Size: 7 cm x 60 cm and 210 cm
Starting Price: $30.00
Auction ends: Dec 11, 2012 13:11:57 PST
Offered by: Ebay seller chantaiziere, Centre, France
Comments: Two lengths of a point ground lace that I’d call Lille. It’s a fairly narrow piece with a narrow border, flower spray main motif, and buds at the top.  Work is nicely done, and the condition looks very good – just a few pinholes here and there.

   Sold for 30.00 EUR, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/bbp3v57 ANTIQUE LACE BEAUTIFUL HANDMADE ROSALINE LACE C1890
Size: 3.75″ x 78″
Starting Price: $95.00
Auction ends: Dec 11, 2012 17:54:50 PST
Offered by: Ebay seller greatlace, Palm Beach, Florida, United States
Comments: A border of Rosaline, finely worked. It almost has a Venetian coraline appearance. Which is not surprising since Rosaline, which was one of the few new laces developed in the late 19th century, drew its inspiration directly from the Venetian needlelaces. This heritage is quite obvious in this piece, which makes it rather special. Condition looks very good, I don’t see any problems from the photos.

   Sold for $148.49, 2 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/arxmmnl LG HANDMADE REVERSIBLE Antique Vtg BRUSSELS POINT DE GAZE LACE COLLAR DRESS FT
Size: 4.25″ deep, 32.5″ neckline
Starting Price: $95.00
Auction ends: Dec 11, 2012 18:02:08 PST
Offered by: Ebay seller adtjmd, United States
Comments: A deep collar of Brussels Duchesse. The Point de Gaze inserts have raised petal roses, but the one at the center back (or front depending on how you wear this piece) looks a bit strange. The Duchesse flower below the rose overlaps the rose.  In fact the PdG extends into the Duchesse bobbinlace on other inserts. I wonder if these were replacements at some time, although the overall effect looks good. There are some holes in the Point de Gaze mesh here and there, but otherwise the piece is in good condition.

      Sold for $142.50, 3 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/akmdj45 ANTIQUE LACE PRETTY HANDMADE BRUSSELS LACE APPLIQUEE WITH POINTS D’ESPRIT C1880
Size: 5.5″ x 100″
Starting Price: $75.00
Auction ends: Dec 12, 2012 12:10:45 PST
Offered by: Ebay seller greatlace, Palm Beach, Florida, United States
Comments: Another Brussels bobbinlace application on machine net. Lots of esprits int he ground.  Some Point de Gaze ground in various flower leaves.  It’s a fairly conventional design, but well done, and the condition is excellent. An occasional pinhole, nothing serious.

   Sold for $91.00, 2 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/bxahckn MAGNIFICENT Antique Lg HONITON BOBBIN LACE BRIDES WEDDING HANKY/Handkerchief~EVC
Size: 15″ square
Starting Price: $148.00 Buy-it-Now
Auction ends: Dec 12, 2012 12:10:45 PST
Offered by: Ebay seller grannyfannyssatic, Heaven on Earth, United States
Comments: A Honiton handkerchief, snails/slugs era. I like the elaborate brides, this is unusual. The handkerchief has a nice presence with the space between the cloth and outer edge well filled with flowers and fern leaves. Very good condition, although there might be a few fillings missing at the top just to the right.

   Unsold.

http://tinyurl.com/azz3x39 Splendid Antique 19th C Victorian Chantilly Lace Flounce Cape 148″ x 11″ 3.75 m
Size: 11-1/8″ x 148″
Starting Price: $24.99 with reserve
Auction ends: Dec 12, 2012 19:29:37 PST
Offered by: Ebay seller canalettored, East Lyme, Connecticut, United States
Comments: I believe this is the same piece reviewed on the Ebay Alerts on December 25, 2011. But it is so nice that I’ll put it up again. A Chantilly flounce with a deep swag pattern on the bottom. The design thins out nicely as you go toward the top. The condition looks very good from the photos.

   Sold for $153.49, 4 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/ahkhhzq Volant tulle brodé Rochet Aube Religion Prêtre Eglise Voile XIXe
Size: 68 cm x 4.4 m
Starting Price: 65.00 EUR
Auction ends: Dec 13, 2012 11:46:36 PST
Offered by: Ebay seller gede34, Sète, France métropolitaine
Comments: An Alb flounce of embroidered net with a very strong religious iconography. It also includes the initials IMC and a motto in latin. I think this is tambour embroidery. Seller cites some repairs, some of which have come loose.  Basically good condition, and a beautiful item for the specialist in religious items.

   Sold for 92.00 EUR, 5 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/a2yg2cz EXQUISITE ANTIQUE HAND MADE BOBBIN LACE COLLAR
Size: ~32″ long x 4.75″ widest
Starting Price: 7.99 GBP
Auction ends: Dec 13, 2012 11:18:17 PST
Offered by: Ebay seller tweak5, Bristol,Avon, United Kingdom
Comments: An collar of what looks like floral Beds. It is made up of three different pieces, with the majority of floral work in the center section. I think this part is of original shape. It has a rather heavy gimp in the flowers. Seller cites a little yellowing in one section, but overall very good condition.

   Sold for 16.00 GBP, 4 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/a2lc448 VERY FINE VICTORIAN 19th C. Antique BELGIAN DUCHESSE LACE Scarf – Museum Quality
Size: 4″ x 49″
Starting Price: $19.99
Auction ends: Dec 13, 2012 12:51:08 PST
Offered by: Ebay seller fleursdeslise, Rogers, Connecticut, United States
Comments: A Bruges Duchesse lappet scarf. Actually the motifs are nicely enough made that there might be a Ghent connection.  There are a limited number of motifs, but nicely arranged.  The condition looks very good, I don’t see any problems from the photos.
This is the same seller who offered the wonderful Belgian Gros Point copies a few weeks ago.

   Sold for $88.00, 5 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/awwun3r VERY FINE 19th C. Antique FRENCH/BELGIAN MECHLIN LACE Scarf – Museum Quality
Size: 5-5/8″ x 58″
Starting Price: $19.99
Auction ends: Dec 13, 2012 13:30:18 PST
Offered by: Ebay seller fleursdeslise, Rogers, Connecticut, United States
Comments: A narrow rectangular scarf of Mechlin. It looks like it was made in two parts given the ‘seam’ down the center. But it doesn’t look like it was formed from two separate lengths adapted into a scarf.  The very straight edge, the square tallies, and the rather blocky scallops on the motifs recall Beveran design elements.  Condition looks very good from the photos, I don’t see any problems.

   Sold for $131.50, 6 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/alv89th VERY FINE 19th C. Antique BELGIAN BOBBIN LACE Scarf – Museum Quality
Size: 7″ x 54″
Starting Price: $19.99
Auction ends: Dec 13, 2012 14:26:51 PST
Offered by: Ebay seller fleursdeslise, Rogers, Connecticut, United States
Comments: A narrow rectangular scarf of Point de Paris.  Some interesting fillings used over large areas – the seller makes a good comparison with Mechlin fillings, but mostly ithas the typical cloth stitch motifs surrounded by a gimp, with a ground of the fond chant, 6 pointed star. The design is a good later 19th century floral with strict left-right mirror symmetry.  Condition appears very good, I don’t see any problems from the photos.

   Sold for $144.00, 7 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/a6l73yd WIDE 10″/25cm FINE Victorian 19th C. Antique Honiton Bobbin Lace Trim -108″ long
Size: 10″ x 108″
Starting Price: $19.99
Auction ends: Dec 13, 2012 15:04:40 PST
Offered by: Ebay seller fleursdeslise, Rogers, Connecticut, United States
Comments: A flounce of Honiton applique on machine tulle. This is a more advanced design although traces of snails/slugs can still be seen. The pattern is also quite busy, but fills the space well. Good condition, I see a fair number of holes in the tally fillings and a few small holes in the net. But overall not bad.

   Sold for $177.50, 5 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/a8wt7x7 WIDE 19″/48cm – FINE 19th C. Antique IRISH CARRICKMACROSS Lace Flounce / Trim
Size: 19″ x 68″
Starting Price: $19.99
Auction ends: Dec 13, 2012 16:07:34 PST
Offered by: Ebay seller fleursdeslise, Rogers, Connecticut, United States
Comments: A wide flounce of Carrickmacross appliqued on machine net. This example has spiked picots rather than the typical loops on the lower border. There is a little cutwork done in the centers of some flowers, not as extensive as you sometimes fine. Also, the motifs aren’t typically Irish, but I do believe this is the origin. The condition is very good, seller cites some minor holes in one spot in the mesh.

   Sold for $76.00, 2 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/aaqlun5 RARE 3+yds 8″/20cm Wide Fine Antique POINT DE VENISE / POINT DE NEIGE Lace Trim
Size: 8″ x 90″ and 42″
Starting Price: $19.99
Auction ends: Dec 13, 2012 17:05:02 PST
Offered by: Ebay seller fleursdeslise, Rogers, Connecticut, United States
Comments: An important piece, even if it is cut. If it’s a copy it’s a very good one – I am tending to think it is an original late 17th c piece. It’s not quite as fully developed as some Point de Neige, and the lower edge isn’t as elaborate as it should be. I’m comparing it in detail to a known example in my collection, and much of the structure looks very similar. The jury is a little bit out on this one, and it definitely needs some further investigation under a microscope, with thread tests, including thread diameters. Surprisingly much of the early Point de Neige seems to have been made of cotton. Dating would be essential if possible.  It is in very good condition, although I spot what looks like a few repairs here and there.

   Sold for $520.00, 12 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/b8ulf9v RARE Fine Antique POINT DE VENISE-POINT DE NEIGE Lace Trimmed Bridal Veil / Wrap
Size: 21.5″ x 102″
Starting Price: $19.99
Auction ends: Dec 13, 2012 17:41:08 PST
Offered by: Ebay seller fleursdeslise, Rogers, Connecticut, United States
Comments: An rectangular shawl of needlelace, I think probably Italian. Maybe from the Jesurum factory, 19th century. It has a Burano feel to some of the stitches.  I don’t know what the PC means on the attached metal tag, but it is probably the manufacturer. The design is a rather curious combination of a Gros Point copy on the outer edge, and a flat point section inside.  The condition looks very good, I don’t see any problems from the photos.
12/12/12 Something just occurred to me. I wonder if the PC might mean Point Colbert, and that this would be a French piece. Just speculation.

   Sold for $1,225.00, 12 bidders.